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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthed (down)
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Budget cuts Parents who want to save some money by cutting their kids’ hair can put away the bowls: The Campbell Express Library is hosting a hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience who will demonstrate how anyone can cut hair.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025 -
Ross has put away his checkbook The one thing Ross can’t be mistaken for is a frugal NFL owner.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Gilbert was badly wounded in the attack and had to be put down.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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This graphic novel is funny, spooky, heartfelt, and tough to put down.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Over time, digested in larger quantities, this entertainment sands away the distinctions between this and that until context collapses into a river of color and sound.—
Helen Holmes,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Refined carbs are rapidly digested, affecting blood sugar levels greatly.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Mouthed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthed%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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